2023 proves to be a busy year for the Irish Coast Guard
The Irish Coast Guard responded to 2,788 incidents in all of 2023. Ground, cliff and boat teams were mobilised 1,278 times while the four helicopters were sent to 796 calls. The RNLI were tasked 850 times and the CRBI were called out 76 times. Meanwhile August was the busiest month…
Killybegs man comes to Achill RNLI’s rescue
A Killybegs man came to the rescue of Achill RNLI last week. The RNLI crew were in Killybegs last week when a serious engine problem was detected, leaving the crew stranded in Donegal. Local fisherman and fellow RNLI member, Eamon McHugh, sent his company minibus to rescue the crew, and…
Two rescued off Bundoran Main Beach by RNLI
Bundoran RNLI rescued two people off Bundoran Main Beach yesterday. The alarm was raised just before 8pm yesterday evening by the Malin Head Coast Guard, and the The Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 118 from Sligo and Killybegs Coast Guard were also tasked. It was initially thought the people in…
Four teenagers rescued from water at Strandhill Beach
Four teenagers were rescued from the water at Strandhill Beach yesterday. They were safely removed from the water by local suffers. Members of the Sligo Bay RNLI volunteer crew responded to the incident. The Coast Guard deployed a lifeboat at 2.28pm. On arrival at the…
Bank Holiday water safety appeal issued
The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are asking people to be careful in the water this weekend. With tempratures rising to 24 degrees, water tempratures are still cold. The Coast Guard is advising people to always have a way of calling for help and to stay within reach…
RNLI issue water safety reminder
The RNLI have issued a reminder to be safe in the water this weekend. Swimmers should look for designated areas to swim – and be cautious about swimming in fast moving waters like rivers. The RNLI is also asking the public to to have fun on the beach in a…
Water safety appeal issued over Bank Holiday weekend
People are being warned to be careful this Bank Holiday weekend as they take to the water. The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal urging the public to take some precautions and seek safety advice. Spring tides are expected meaning higher than…